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Thx sm @zenartsupplies for sending me these mini brushes!!! ✍️ (link in bio). It inspired me to share how I choose brushes to help me capture the little things.
The irony of me talking about details when I’ve just embarked on a series of intentionally blurry paintings but there is indeed a lot of detail work in the blur, just not where you’d expect it.
Brushes break down to size, shape, hair, & handle. Paint brushes go from about 20/0 all the way to 30 (fractions below 0). Detail brushes are about 5/0 to 1 - tho it depends on artist/size of work - u could def go smaller if you wanted to paint hair by hair 😆.
IMO pointed rounds are the best shape, but a range is good for versatility. Riggers (also scripts or liners, named for ship’s masts in maritime art) are for hair or grass - the length of the bristles dampens hand movements for a crisp line - just use continuous motion (ever seen sign artists use crazy long brushes?). If you’re worried about shaky hands a mahl stick will help. See my old vid on brush shapes to learn more.
Oil/watercolour painters can use natural sable but soft synthetics are just as good/more durable/cheaper & can be vegan & cruelty-free like the ones in this vid.
Most brushes have long handles so u can stand back but I get up close & personal on details so use short handles. If you ever get hand fatigue get triangular handles like the brushes in this vid - they put less strain on your wrist. When I paint mini things gives me major painter’s claw 😂🫳.
